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Senate advances CLARITY Act, Bitcoin price outlook slightly optimistic
The Senate's progress on the CLARITY Act could enhance regulatory certainty, potentially boosting Bitcoin's long-term market confidence.
BIP-110 Backers Plot Minority Chain’s PoW Reset to ‘Fire’ Bitcoin Miners
BIP-110 proponents are debating whether to change the proof-of-work algorithm on their stalled minority chain after it managed to mine only two blocks before Bitcoin’s enormous difficulty effectively brought activity to a signficant crawl. The BIP-110 chain split from Bitcoin after mandatory signaling began at block 961632 on Aug. 8.
Bitcoin ‘anti-spam’ fork halts after mining two blocks
The failed fork highlights the resilience of Bitcoin's main chain and underscores the challenges of altering its decentralized protocol.
August 9, 2026, 7:40 pmBitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks
The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a difficulty adjustment while the main network powered ahead.
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$96 Billion Japan Bond Losses Put America Debt and Bitcoin on Alert
Japan’s exit from decades of ultra-low interest rates is beginning to expose the hidden costs of higher borrowing costs. The country’s four largest life insurers are now sitting on roughly $96 billion in unrealized losses on Japanese government bonds (JGBs). On their own, the losses are largely an accounting issue.
A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted
Production and managed hashrate fell in July, while the price and economics of the prepaid capacity remain undisclosed.
Bitcoin’s $57K test – Could a liquidation reset spark BTC’s next rally?
Bitcoin risks a slide to $57K as unliquidated longs stack below price and demand stays weak.
OpenAI blocks researcher Rob Hamilton from Bitcoin security analysis, pushing team toward Chinese AI models
The incident highlights potential regulatory and competitive challenges for US AI platforms, pushing researchers toward international alternatives.
Shenzhen employee sentenced to prison for $87K Bitcoin extortion after posing as overseas hacker
The case highlights the evolving legal recognition of digital assets in China, potentially influencing future crypto-related rulings.
Stacks ranks first in Bitfinex report on Bitcoin usage
Stacks' rise in Bitcoin usage highlights the growing importance of Bitcoin layer-2 solutions in enhancing blockchain scalability and DeFi integration.
Saylor Drops ‘Doing Business’ Message, Sparks Strategy Bitcoin Mystery
Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin chart on Aug. 9 with a two-word caption. Days earlier, the company disclosed another bitcoin sale, leaving 842,138 BTC on the books and raising fresh questions about its next move. Two Words, No Answer Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc.
Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
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